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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.69, 440.01 and 248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.69, 440.01 and 248.82 is: 343.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.69 : 440.01 = 248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.69/440.01 = 248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.69x = 440.01 × 248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.69x = 109,483.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,483.29/318.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.55

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